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Title: Schoeps VMS 5U and VMS 02 IB Powering
Post by: habit on May 31, 2009, 11:21:57 AM: The Energizer "Ultimate Lithium" batteries are getting a little expensive to run so I would like to pick up a couple external batts for powering. I currently run the BG 10-14-88 (10-14V 8000mAh(88.8Wh) to power my R4 Pro and have an additional BG10-14-88 as a back-up. Would the additional BG10-14-88 be appropriate for powering either of the VMS boxes? Below are the powering specs per Schoeps.

Operation with internal batteries (possibly rechargeable):
Number and type of cells: 6 x AA
Recommended battery type: Alkaline
Recommended rechargeable type: NiMH

A user-replaceable fuse protects against reversing the polarity
of the batteries.

Battery life with alkaline cells: ca. 8.5 hours
Battery life with rechargeable batteries: ca. 3 h (700 mAh
NiCd); ca. 5.5 h (1300 mAh NiMH)

External powering:
Coaxial socket, 5.5/2.1 mm

External power supply (not included):
DC (stabilized): 6V, 500 mA – 15 V, 250 mA
The unit can also be operated with an unfiltered voltage from 6 V up to 15 V at the external supply input socket.
AC: 10 - 13 V
External powering with outboard rechargeable battery:
nominal 6 - 12 V

Parallel operation
from a single power supply of a VMS 5 U along with one
or more other pieces of equipment is generally possible,
because of the internal galvanic isolation by the regulator.

An appropriate AC power adapter is available (designation:
VMS 5 DC). Other power adapters with 6 - 15 V stabilized
DC output at 500 mA can also be used.

Thanks in advanced for any help.
Jeff
Title: Re: Schoeps VMS 5U and VMS 02 IB Powering
Post by: dennisrtyler on May 31, 2009, 12:56:41 PM: slut
Title: Re: Schoeps VMS 5U and VMS 02 IB Powering
Post by: habit on May 31, 2009, 01:13:16 PM: Quote from: dennisrtyler on May 31, 2009, 12:56:41 PM
slut

:thebirdman:
Title: Re: Schoeps VMS 5U and VMS 02 IB Powering
Post by: dennisrtyler on May 31, 2009, 01:18:41 PM: you have email ;)
Title: Re: Schoeps VMS 5U and VMS 02 IB Powering
Post by: taylorc on May 31, 2009, 03:08:57 PM: Quote from: habit on May 31, 2009, 11:21:57 AM
Would the additional BG10-14-88 be appropriate for powering either of the VMS boxes?

should be fine. i use an impact bpd-8000 to power the vms02ib.
never tested it to see how long it can go, but a show barely drains anything off it.
Title: Re: Schoeps VMS 5U and VMS 02 IB Powering
Post by: dennisrtyler on May 31, 2009, 03:15:52 PM: Quote from: taylorc on May 31, 2009, 03:08:57 PM
Quote from: habit on May 31, 2009, 11:21:57 AM
Would the additional BG10-14-88 be appropriate for powering either of the VMS boxes?

should be fine. i use an impact bpd-8000 to power the vms02ib.
never tested it to see how long it can go, but a show barely drains anything off it.
that's the one i recommended to him but they are now discontinued. :-\
Title: Re: Schoeps VMS 5U and VMS 02 IB Powering
Post by: taylorc on May 31, 2009, 03:31:41 PM: Quote from: dennisrtyler on May 31, 2009, 03:15:52 PM
that's the one i recommended to him but they are now discontinued. :-\

i also have several of the $12 5400mah ones off ebay (initial rb-270), but these are for backup... not sure yet how much powering time the vms02ib will get off it but they work.
Title: Re: Schoeps VMS 5U and VMS 02 IB Powering
Post by: deadheaded on May 31, 2009, 06:31:39 PM: hey taylor
you should be able to get at about 10-12 hours with the rb-270 and your vms2 1b.

i get about 10 hours on the vms5u with duracell 2650 mah rechargeable nimh batteries.
Title: Re: Schoeps VMS 5U and VMS 02 IB Powering
Post by: habit on May 31, 2009, 07:46:28 PM: Thanks fellas. Looks like I can get by with 1 rb-270 at the moment and use my other battery Geek batt.

Thanks again,
Jeff